Savannah, Georgia’s oldest city, is the perfect place to spend a long weekend. With delicious food, gorgeous architecture, trollies, and ghost tours, Savannah really has a little something for everyone. Prepare to fall in love with this city and not want to leave.
Without further adieu, here is your guide on How to Spend 3 Fun-filled Days in Savannah, GA!
Where to Stay
If you’re looking for a place to stay, check out my post on the Hamilton-Turner Inn! A gorgeous example of Empire-style architecture, you won’t find a more luxurious stay in the Hostess City, and you might just see a ghost!
Read the full review HERE.
Maybe you’re not looking for a luxury stay on this trip. Don’t worry, I got you. If you’re looking for something fun and on a budget, check out the retro Thunderbird Inn!
Known for its accidentally Wes Anderson color palette, this place is a free-spirited blast from the past. Upon arrival, guests receive a MoonPie and RC Cola!
The location is excellent, and the price is too. Added bonus? Your furry family members are also welcome!
Things to Do
Now, let’s talk about what the Hostess City has to offer you over your long weekend!
Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tours
The Old Town Trolley Tour was one of my personal favorites when visiting Savannah. This tour gives you a great understanding of the city with its 14 different stops. You can get on at any trolly stop and hop off whenever and wherever you’d like.
When you’ve explored as much of an area as you’d like, hop back on at the same stop and pick up the tour where you left off. Trollies run every 15-30 minutes, depending on the location and how busy the weekend is.
Tickets cost just $40 for a day of unlimited rides. I actually rode the whole tour twice, listening to the various stories from different trolly conductors.
Ghosts and Gravestones Ghost Tour
A sister tour to the daytime Hop on Tour, Ghosts and Gravestones is a great way to take in an evening ghost tour while giving your feet a break. And let me just tell you, you won’t want to visit Savannah without going on a ghost tour!
One of the highlights of this tour is the stop-off at the Andrew Low House. The tour allows you to go inside this preserved mansion at night, and it was really, really cool to see!
The tour guides are top-notch, funny, and add a theatrical flare that you don’t get on the daytime tour. Highly, highly recommend!
River Street
River Street is probably the most famous street in the city. This is where the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration takes place and, in years gone by, the city used to dye a portion of the river green!
Daily, the street is a great stroll along the waterway where you can shop, eat, and drink. There are trolley tour stops here as well.
You’ll want to be sure to see the Waving Girl statue while you’re there. The girl, waving her sheet at the ships passing by, is a true symbol of Southern hospitality.
The City Market
Located in the heart of the city, the City Market was previously an open-air market that was converted into shops and restaurants over the decades.
This is a great place to do some shopping, stock up on some sweet treats at the Savannah Candy Kitchen, and grab those must-have Savannah souvenirs.
Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is a great way to spend a couple of hours outside of the bustle of the historic city area. It’s also a stop on the Hop on Tour, making it easy to get out too!
The park is comprised of 30 acres of sprawling lawns, towering trees, and is known for its grand central fountain.
Forsyth is used for everything from birthday parties to weddings. With playgrounds for big kids and tiny tots, everyone can find a way to enjoy this glorious space.
Just across the street from the park, you’ll find a massive Chandler Oak that is older than the state of Georgia!
When Oglethorpe first established the colony in Savannah, he referenced the giant oak in his letters back to England and used the tree as a landmark for the colony.
This means the tree was here even before the newcomers established their own roots, making it around 300 years old!
Where to Eat
My favorite part of any trip: the food.
Savannah has a pretty delicious food scene, and one great way to experience it is to take a culinary tour around town.
HERE is a great list of some of the food tours the city offers.
Collins Quarter
If you do any research about where to eat in Savannah, Collin’s Quarter will pop up every time!
Known for their brunch, their menu has everything you could want, from bloody marys to bananas foster toast. If you’re in a hurry, they offer takeaway pastries and coffee as well.
There are two locations: Forsyth Park and Bull St. The photos here are from the Bull St. location.
VINNIE VAN GO GO’S
While you’re in the City Market, Vinnie Van Go Go is the perfect place to grab a quick lunch.
Even if you weren’t in the mood for pizza, the delicious aroma fills the market street and basically forces you through the doors!
This pizza crust was seriously some of the best I’ve ever had.
SORRY CHARLIE’S
After a day of wandering around the Historic District and City Market, Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar is a great little spot to grab a bite for dinner.
If being on the coast has got you in the mood for seafood, Sorry Charlie’s is a Savannah seafood staple.
Tiki Bar
Upstairs in the same building as Sorry Charlie’s is the Tiki Bar, and the decorations are pretty awesome! They have an extensive drink menu, making it the perfect place for an after-dinner drink and hanging out.
LEOPOLD’S ICE CREAM
Established in 1919, Leopold’s is a long-standing Savannah tradition. Because it’s so popular, you’ll want to get here early if you want to get inside without waiting for hours.
On any given day, the line for this ice cream will file out the door and down the street! So, definitely keep this in mind and plan accordingly if you’ve got a craving for something sweet!
THE CRAB SHACK (TYBEE ISLAND)
If you have three days to spend in Savannah, I recommend making the 30-minute drive out to Tybee Island if for nothing else than to eat at the Crab Shack.
I had had several people suggest this restaurant to me, and I couldn’t understand what the hype was all about—until I got there.
What seems like a hole-in-the-wall restaurant opens up to a huge indoor and outdoor seating area on the water. (The property also has alligators you can watch and feed while you wait to be seated!)
The menu isn’t complicated, but it is delicious. If you aren’t in the mood for a broiled seafood platter, don’t fret. They offer a variety of sandwiches, hotdogs, and barbeque.
If you don’t want to stand in the long line at Leopold’s in Savannah, the Crab Shack has their ice cream on the dessert menu—the perfect end to the perfect meal.
I hope this little guide has got you excited to visit the Hostess City of the South!
It’s by no means comprehensive, but will definitely get you started, especially if this is your first visit to Georgia’s low country.
Definitely drop a comment below if you have your own recommendations or found this post helpful!
Thank you for stopping by, friend! Hope to see you back soon!
Some of my favorite travel essentials on this trip
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